Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has identified a high severity vulnerability in Cicool Builder version 3.4.4. Catalogued as CVE-2025-51543, this vulnerability allows an attacker to reset the administrator’s password via the /administrator/auth/reset_password endpoint. This exploit has the potential to impact any organization that utilizes Cicool Builder in their tech stack. The ability to reset an administrator password opens the door for attackers to gain full control of the system, potentially leading to system compromise and data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-51543
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Cicool Builder | 3.4.4
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability is exploited by the attacker sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the /administrator/auth/reset_password endpoint. The endpoint does not properly validate the request, allowing an attacker to reset the administrator’s password. With the new password, the attacker gains full system access, which could lead to unauthorized actions such as system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a hypothetical HTTP request:
POST /administrator/auth/reset_password HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"admin_email": "admin@example.com",
"new_password": "newPassword123"
}Note: This is a simplified example for illustrative purposes. In a real attack scenario, the request may require additional elements or use more sophisticated techniques to bypass security measures.
Mitigation Guidance
The most effective mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. If immediate patching is not feasible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These systems should be configured to monitor and block requests to the vulnerable endpoint.
Remember, while these mitigation steps can help reduce the risk, the only complete solution is to patch the vulnerable software. Regularly updating all software and maintaining a robust security infrastructure is key to protecting your system from such vulnerabilities.